Labour shortage looms as year-end approaches

Seasonal workers are often in demand during the year-end, but many companies are saying they struggle to find skilled workers.

Vietnam completes policies to develop modern commercial infrastructure

Vietnam will complete policies to develop commercial infrastructure to meet the national socio-economic development needs.

HCM City needs additional 2.8 billion USD for transport infrastructure projects

Ho Chi Minh City will need an additional 71 trillion VND (2.8 billion USD) from 2021-2025 to carry out transport infrastructure projects.

Air passengers near pre-pandemic levels

The total number of air passengers passing through domestic airports will reach 80 per cent of the peak number of passengers in 2019, said Dinh Viet Thang, director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV).

Aquaculture waste proves profitable for seafood producers

In 2021, Vinh Hoan Corporation's aquacultural byproducts and collagen/gelatin products raked in over VND2.2 trillion, of which the latter contributed VND642 billion.

Gov’t pays over VND 240 trillion in public debts

As of late October, the Vietnamese Government paid back VND 240 trillion (US$ 10.5 billion) in loans it owed domestically and internationally, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Tales of Hanoi Streets: Thanh Nien- the ancient road connecting two great lakes

The only road between West Lake and Truc Bach Lake offers the most sunset’s romantic vibes in the capital city.

Vietnam hosts final round of Miss Tourism World 2022

Vietnam will play host to the final round of Miss Tourism World 2022 in the northern province of Vinh Phuc from November 28 to December 3, organisers said at a press conference on November 8.

German Chancellor to pay official visit to Vietnam

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will pay an official visit to Vietnam on November 13-14.

Vietnam reaffirms close bond with Cambodia

Vietnam desires to strengthen the good neighbourliness, traditional friendship, and comprehensive, sustainable and durable cooperation with Cambodia, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his meetings with senior Cambodian leaders in Phnom Penh.

Vietnam, Cambodia vow to complete border demarcation, border marker planting

Vietnam and Cambodia have agreed to accelerate negotiations and complete land border demarcation and border marker planting in order to build a common border of peace, stability, cooperation and development.

Woman breathes life into clay flower paintings

With her love for flowers, Pham Thi Giang Sinh, 40, Thu Duc City, HCM City began making paper flowers in 2014.

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HCM City serves 2.65 million foreign visitors in 10 months

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Aquatic exports likely to hit record of over US$10 bln in 2022

Vietnam facing challenges building its autonomous economy

After signing 17 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), Vietnam has been successful in expanding its market to 200 nations and territories, including 50 key exporting countries.

Investment & Planning Ministry explains inflation calculation method

National Assembly deputies have asked the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to clarify if the basket of goods used by GSO to calculate CPI can truly reflect the impact of increased prices of goods and services.

Thua Thien-Hue suggests calling for social contributions to bring King's seal home

In its official letter No. 11735 to the Prime Minister, the People's Committee in the Central Province of Thua Thien - Hue proposed calling for social contributions to bring the King's seal home.

Many industry stocks draw foreign capital in October

Many stocks unexpectedly received a large amount of capital inflows from foreign investors, especially some banking stocks, even though the market went down in October.

Bank stocks hit by corporate bonds maturity

Bank stocks are sold out strongly, despite good business results, due to pressure of corporate bonds nearing maturity. Many stocks even fell to the lowest range in last two years as investors feared cash flow risks.

Ministry handles 'fake news', social-media sites resembling newspapers

The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) has joined agencies to handle violations on cyberspace, including fake news and social networks behaving as if they are newspapers or magazines.

Vietnam rescues 303 Sri Lankan people in distress at sea

As many as 303 Sri Lankan people on board Myanmar-flagged fishing vessel LADY R3 have been rescued by the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC Vietnam) and other foreign forces.

Vietnamese billionaires lose US$8.3 billion as share prices fall

The stock market is fluctuating, which is leading to changes in Vietnam’s USD billionaires’ positions. Pham Nhat Vuong has lost $2.3 billion, but still ranks at the top. Tran Dinh Long has fallen to the bottom of the list.

Heads of telecom networks face disciplinary action if ‘junk sim cards' exist

If mobile network operators do not observe regulations on mobile subscriber management, their leaders will have to bear responsibility.

Da Nang seeks financial partners to co-organise int’l fireworks festival

After three years of interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) will return to the central city next summer.

PM Pham Minh Chinh arrives in Phnom Penh, starting official trip to Cambodia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Phnom Penh on November 8 morning, starting an official visit to Cambodia at the invitation of his counterpart Samdech Techo Hun Sen.